Bees 101 Class

This is a one day class covering honeybees in Northern Nevada and surrounding areas and how to care for a hive.

What will be covered:

Definitions and Bee Jargon.
Bee biology and what’s inside a colony.
The Langstroth Hive.
Placing the bee hive – location.
First year management – a brief rundown.
What can go wrong as well as pest and disease management.
Equipment needed
Cost of equipment and tools
Acquiring bees- bee-packages and Nucs
Getting your bees into the hive.
Resources – NNBA club and others, internet etc.
Honey extraction and bottling

Limited Seating, paying patrons only. Please arrive 20 minutes early for check-in. Class will start on-time.

There will also be a 30 minute lunch time – no food to be provided. Presented in co-operation with Stefan Braun and Rail City Garden Center.

Date and time:
Sat, January 29, 2022
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST

$45 registration. Includes book.

Register here